ABCs of Raising Smarter Kids: Hundreds of Ways to Inspire Your Child

by Joanne Foster, Christine Thammavongsa (Illustrator)

Overview

In ABCs of Raising Smarter Kids, award-winning author and gifted education expert Dr. Joanne Foster reveals ways to help kids thrive. Moving from A to Z, she offers helpful information on child development, and shares hundreds of current resources and practical suggestions. Each letter/chapter features a different thematic focus such as Education, Health and Happiness, Motivation, and Productivity. Beautifully illustrated by Christine Thammavongsa, ABCs is a comprehensive, reader-friendly, and unique parenting book.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781733775809
Publisher:	Gifted Unlimited, LLC
Publication date:	08/10/2019
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	199
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

Dr. Joanne Foster has a Master's degree in special education and adaptive instruction, and a Doctoral degree in human development and applied psychology (both from the University of Toronto). She is a multiple award-winning author of five books, and she has been a consultant, educator, teacher trainer, advocate, and presenter in the gifted education arena for over 30 years. Her experience and credentials provide her with a broad network of readers, and she understands-and thoughtfully responds to-parents' concerns, and the kinds of challenges that children and teens confront. Dr. Foster is not only an expert in child development with many published works, she also has extensive knowledge of reliable resources across disciplines connected to educational psychology. People seeking guidance appreciate mastery from those who offer it. Dr. Foster is a highly skilled, caring, and accomplished professional who provides relevant information and excellent advice throughout ABCs of Raising Smarter Kids, and all of her other publications. You can find out more about her work at www.joannefoster.ca
Christine Thammavongsa, B.A., A.O.C.A., is an illustrator, artist, author, product designer and long time gifted advocate. During three decades as a design professional applying her creative talents to home and lifestyle product, including merchandise for children, while running a home-based business and parenting a gifted daughter, she worked with dozens of well-known brands including Dora the Explorer, Peanuts, Care Bears, Alice in Wonderland, Harry Potter, Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit and a parade of classic Disney characters including Mickey&Friends, Winnie-the-Pooh, Bambi, Tinker Bell and all the Princesses. Thammavongsa now focusses on original illustration projects and gallery artwork to explore her artistic vision and creativity. She also serves as the President of the Board of Directors of the Association for Bright Children of Ontario (www.ABCOntario.ca), a parent support network which represents the voice of bright and gifted children while advocating for excellence in education.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents:

A “Letter Guide” for Parents

Dedications

Introduction

A is for Attunement, Appreciation, and Action

B is for Basics: And the B Goes On

C is for Clarifying Complexities (I Can C Clearly Now)

D is for Development

E is for Education

F is for Fit and Flexibility

G is for Gifted

H is for Health and Happiness

I is for Independence and Initiative

J is for Journey

K is for Kindling

L is for Learning

M is for Motivation

N is for Nurturing

O is for Opportunities

P is for Productivity

Q is for Questions

R is for R We There Yet? Reflecting upon Parents’ and Teachers’ Roles

S is for Supporting

X is for Xtending the Gifted Xperience

ABCs of Raising Smarter Kids

T is for Tips for Working with Teachers

U is for Understanding

V is for Viewpoints

W is for Wondering and Well-Being

X is for Xtending the Gifted Xperience

YZ is for Youthful Zeal

Bibliography

Endnotes

Acknowledgments

About the Author

About the Illustrator

Editorial Reviews

“ABCs provides guidance to address a breadth of important topics which can be the opening for deeper conversations about dynamics in the home or issues at school or with peers. Jennifer L. Jolly, Ph.D. - Professor of Gifted Education, University of Alabama; Editor, Journal for the Education of the Gifted

“The ABCs of Raising Smarter Kids provides insightful strategies and resources to help parents foster children’s intelligence and nurture core strengths like creativity, resilience, and curiosity. An easy-to-read but comprehensive and well-researched book.” Marilyn Price-Mitchell, Ph.D. - Developmental Psychologist

“Joanne Foster's latest book is so jam-packed with bite sized information, that one could devote an entire school year to applying each helpful idea, one day at a time, and still not run out of new approaches and opportunities to raise smarter kids!” Sara Dimerman - Psychologist/Author

"As an educator, parent. and founder of a proactive youth mental health program, I am adding ABCs of Raising Smarter Kids to my reference library. I found Joanne Foster's book positively engaging, creative, and full of helpful resources.” Janet King - Chief Kids Officer & Founder | Kids Now

"This book is a great starting point for those beginning their journey through the world of parenting bright and gifted children. Filled with fun facts, ample alliteration, and "xtraordinary xamples," it provides guidance galore and rich resources.” - Ed Amend, PsyD - Clinical Psychologist, and Award-winning Author

“I LOVE it! The chapter topics are perfect. I truly think the ABC approach to this book is inspired. Wonderful information. I will definitely recommend it to everyone.” Marianne Kuzujanakis - M.D. Paediatrician, M.P.H., co-author of Misdiagnosis & Dual Diagnosis of Gifted Children & Adults (2nd edition)

"ABCs of Raising Smarter Kids," is an excellent first book for parents—or anyone—with hundreds of questions about how to support the bright children in their care. I confidently recommend this easy-to-read, delightful book!” - Deborah Ruf, Ph.D. - Gifted Education Expert and Award-winning Author

“A joyful journey through the countless ways parents can help children appreciate their unique strengths and nurture their highest potential. I love the reassuring ideas along with the imaginative illustrations. Truly a gift for parents and children alike.” Mona Delahooke, Ph.D. - Author of Beyond Behaviors

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